51 m. ago Minister ‘closely monitoring’ crisis at Kelowna hospital as more parents express concerns

BC's health minister told Global News Wednesday she takes the doctors' concerns very seriously and is closely monitoring the situation at KGH.

Politics

57 m. ago Chinese steel 'contributed to delays' in construction of Pattullo Bridge replacement, says advocate

Welding problems in steel from oversees can create headaches and increase expenses, says Canadian Institute of Steel Construction CEO

Other

75 m. ago For final budget of term, Vancouver's ruling party directs city staff to find 'efficiencies'

ABC Vancouver tells city staff to sharpen their pencils and find ways to cut a proposed seven per cent tax increase in 2026

Sport

92 m. ago Drug coverage to be discontinued for Vancouver Island girl with fatal condition

The drug, which costs about $1 million a year, is intended to slow — but not stop — the decline in patients’ ability to walk and talk.

Events

1 hour ago Opinion: VPD Chief Rai, let’s turn things around and make them right again

Opinion: As the first South Asian and Sikh VPD chief, you have a unique opportunity to renew the force’s commitment to reconciliation and to finally address systemic racism

Other

1 hour ago Opinion: Microplastics are in our bodies and in our water. That's horrific

Opinion: Now rain is on the radar for microplastics — which should scare all of us

Events

2 h. ago Vancouver forecasts 7% property tax hike next year, mayor wants it under 2.5%

Mayor Ken Sim has asked staff to suggest a way to hold property tax hikes under 2.5 per cent next year, including an option for a zero per cent increase.

Economics

3 h. ago Canucks: Brock Boeser reunion with J.T. Miller on Broadway a matter of dollars and sense

Unrestricted free agent Brock Boeser could get good salary and term from the Rangers. Mitch Marner is too expensive and Nikolaj Ehlers injury prone.

Transport

4 h. ago Disabled senior wins right to human rights hearing after B.C. Housing slashes rental subsidy

When Constance Howard's son moved in to be her full-time caregiver, B.C. Housing took exception and axed a significant portion of her monthly rental subsidy

Other

4 h. ago Remains found in Salmon Arm identified as woman who went missing in 2017

The remains were discovered on a rural property in Salmon Arm on May 5, and the B.C. Coroners Service has since linked them to Nicole Bell

Other

4 h. ago Former elementary school principal in B.C. disciplined for spanking a student

Pehgee Agnes Boholst Aranas spanked a Grade 1 student and falsely claimed that the child's parents had agreed to the punishment.

Society

4 h. ago DownLow Chicken coming to Kitsilano this summer on new expanded patio

The patio at Kitsilano Pool was launched last summer as part of a pilot project that saw the city turn the underused pool deck into a waterfront gathering space where patrons could enjoy elevated concession offerings and alcoholic beverages.

Other

5 h. ago Report: 60% of Canadians say perception of women’s sport has improved over 3 years

TORONTO — New data on the explosive growth of women’s sport in Canada underscores its rising popularity, but also reveals that its structural supports still lag behind. Jessica Doherty, vice-president of strategy and growth at Torque Strategies, presented findings from a new national survey on Wednesday morning at the espnW Summit Canada at Toronto’s Evergreen […]

Sport

5 h. ago Toronto director known for Turning Red talks about her new movie's Canadian ties

Three years after her first hit film, Turning Red, Canadian filmmaker Domee Shi is back with Elio, another Disney Pixar movie that's sure to be out-of-this-world.The Toronto native made her Hollywood debut in 2023 as the first Chinese-Canadian woman to direct an animated feature film. Turning Red was unapologetically Toronto, repping the city's vibrant culture on the big screen.Now, Shi has co-directed Elio (with Adam Molina and Madeline Sharafian), Pixar's first movie with a Mexican-Dominican lead character. The intergalactic adventure follows Elio, a space and alien-obsessed kid who's beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide.He's mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, so he's tasked with forming new bonds with eccentric alien life forms, navigating a crisis of intergalactic proportions and discover...

Other

6 h. ago Western Alliance Eyes Private Credit With Key Milestone in Sight

Western Alliance Bancorp, having recovered from hits it took during the regional banking crisis two years ago, now plans to expand its relationships with private credit firms as its asset level approaches a key regulatory threshold.

Economics

6 h. ago Playoff baseball at Nat Bailey? Vancouver Canadians can clinch that tonight

The Toronto Blue Jays' farm hands need a win tonight in Eugene and an Everett loss to Spokane to clinch the first-half pennant and the postseason spot that goes with it

Sport

6 h. ago Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Glow Recipe, Charlotte Tilbury, and Clé de Peau Beauté

Read this before you buy the Glow Recipe Glass Balm, Charlotte Tilbury Lip Contour Duo, and Clé de Peau Beauté Precious Gold Vitality Serum.

Other

7 h. ago Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

The NDP says publicly available flight data shows four of 10 tankers have been grounded for almost a year.

Events

9 h. ago Lululemon Athletica cutting 150 corporate jobs as part of organizational changes

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver-based apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. is cutting about 150 corporate jobs as part of changes to its organizational structure. The retailer said Wednesday the affected employees are part of its store support centres. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has kicked off a global tariff war that has rippled […]

Culture

10 h. ago The Home Front: Vancouver brand Sundays' retail footprint continues to expand

New flagship is a 4,000-square-foot showroom in New York's Flatiron district

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